Posts by Kenny Smith
It’s been an incredible year – that’s crystal clear
A Scottish crystal company has broken new ground with unprecedented growth globally year on year. The award-winning family-owned Glencairn business has revealed, in its end of year figures, that it has broken through the £10 million revenue barrier for the first time with a 20% year on year increase and their largest percentage annual increase…
Read MoreReview: Cooking with Mackie’s of Scotland
What’s the story? A delicious combination of sweet and savoury recipes have been collected from staff who work for Mackie’s of Scotland, been compiled into one fantastic volume, and the proceeds will benefit muscle-wasting charity Muscular Dystrophy UK. They’ve dreamed up, tested, tasted and agreed on a collection of 31 recipes, which will whet the…
Read MoreCelebrate the best dad jokes with Fred MacAulay and Tomatin
Scots comedian Fred MacAulay is marking Father’s Day with the most groan-tastic dad gags. The dad-of-three delivered the results of a nationwide survey conducted by Tomatin Distillery, one of the fastest growing brands in the UK. Tomatin surveyed more than 1000 people from all corners of the UK to find the winning dad-themed one liner, which doesn’t disappoint.…
Read MoreEquestrian facilities at an outstanding home
An impressive family home with superb equestrian facilities is currently for sale. With four bedrooms and two reception rooms, plus an excellent riding arena (about 54m x 35m), Galbraith are delighted to present Twin Pines to the market. Located in Mulben, Moray, Twin Pines is a most impressive family home with pleasant views and excellent equestrian…
Read MoreFestival will celebrate all things broccoli
Scotland plays host to festivals of all kinds during the year, but one of the most obscure is being held next month. Loch Leven’s Larder, near Kinross, will be hosting its second broccoli festival on 14 July 2018. Launched last year, the event is the only one of its kind in the UK and aims…
Read MoreA delicious summer of food festivals is on its way
A summer of food weekends are on their way to Fife. The Bowhouse Food Weekends return for a second series. Situated just outside St Monans in Fife, on the Balcaskie Estate, Bowhouse Food Weekends are unique indoor events, providing an opportunity to see, discuss, taste and buy the best local food and drink in a…
Read MoreTalented Highland designers bring their talents home
Highland talent is coming together to bring couture to Fort William this Saturday. Fashion designers Lorna Gillies and Gemma Carver, who are both from Lochaber, recently decided to come back to their homeland to start their businesses. After both studying in the field of fashion and gaining industry experience in other countries, they showcased at Scotland Re:designed in…
Read MoreChocolate and whisky combine on new taste tour
A Scots distillery has launched an indulgent whisky and chocolate tasting tour with a difference. Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery is giving a twist on the popular tasting craze, as the tour replaces flavoured chocolates with single origin dark chocolate discs, allowing the cocoa to lead the flavour. The distillery claims this is the perfect accompaniment to…
Read MoreNew recipe book will cook up a treat for charity
Staff at a leading Scottish food firm have worked together to release their first book of recipes to help fund a cure for one of the country’s rarest medical conditions. Workers at Mackie’s of Scotland have dreamed up, tested, tasted and agreed on a collection of 31 recipes – both sweet and savoury, from each…
Read MoreScots comedian swaps Love Island for the Festival
An Edinburgh comedian whose voice is entertaining the nation each night is set to return home for the Festival. Iain Stirling is currently narrating the fourth series of ITV2’s smash-hit BAFTA-winning Love Island each night at 9pm, alongside hosting a second series of physical comedy entertainment show CelebAbility this summer. Following recording in Mallorca, Iain…
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